Finally, with the efforts of the elders of the Shi family, Xu Sanni had to agree to let Shi Mingtong share the property, but he also had to pay 100 kilograms of grain to the family every year.
After the family split up, Shi Mingda took Shi Mingtong away from home and they moved to an old courtyard in the village.
Shi Mingtong didn't understand why, but he still followed his brother to pack up. The only belongings left to the two of them were their own bedding and clothes, and they were given 100 kilograms of food, which was enough to last until the New Year at most.
As for money and other things, don't even think about it. Xu Sanni is reluctant to spend a penny, but Shi Mingda also told her that he will give her the money after the New Year.
At night, although the kang was lit, the room did not warm up for a while. Shi Mingda lay in the cold room, listening to the howling north wind outside, tossing and turning, and had difficulty falling asleep.
He didn't know whether his decision was right or not, especially taking his elder brother with him without permission, nor did he know whether he could let his elder brother live a good life in the future.
As for getting married, he is not in a hurry now. His house is empty and bare, so who would be willing to suffer with him?
The next day, Shi Mingda asked his eldest brother to clean up at home, and he went into the city alone to buy some pots and pans so that at least the two of them could have food to eat.
At that time, buying iron pots and bowls required tickets, and Shi Mingda did not have any tickets, so he could only go to the black market to trade.
At this time, the black market was strictly controlled to combat corruption, waste, and speculation.
Shi Mingda had only heard of it before, but had never been there himself. This time, the circumstances were special, so he braved the cold wind and walked towards that special alley step by step.
With every step he took, Shi Mingda was nervous and afraid. He didn't care if he was discovered, but he was afraid of implicating his family.
Zhang Weifang saw a familiar figure as soon as she came out of her house. She was hesitating whether to say hello when she saw Shi Mingda turning towards her:
"Comrade Zhang, I've split up and now I live with my eldest brother. If there's a suitable girl, please help introduce her to me."
"Okay, no problem." Zhang Weifang didn't expect him to make a decision so quickly.
In fact, Shi Mingda didn't want to talk about finding a partner. He was just timid and happened to meet Zhang Weifang, so he used this excuse.
"Where are you going? Aren't you going to work today?" Zhang Weifang's casual question scared Shi Mingda so much that his legs went weak and he almost sat down.
"I, I..., I don't have anything at home, I want to buy a pot."
Zhang Weifang didn't think much of it, thinking he was shivering because he was too cold, and she comforted him with a few words:
"Then go quickly. It's a little difficult now, but it will get better in the future."
Looking at Zhang Weifang's back, Shi Mingda took a deep breath. He felt that he should not take the risk.
Shi Mingda turned around and followed Zhang Weifang, and followed her to the Women's Federation. The two of them entered the office one after the other.
The stove in the office had been lit, but it was still very cold. Zhang Weifang had many thermal stickers on her body and was holding a hot pack in her hand, but it still couldn't stop the cold from invading.
As soon as winter comes, Zhang Weifang doesn't want to go to work. She perseveres every day.
Shi Mingda stood at the door, hesitated for two seconds, and then entered the Women's Federation office.
"Hey, aren't you buying anything?" Zhang Weifang saw Shi Mingda at a glance.
"Comrade Zhang, I don't have a ticket, so I can't buy it."
"Oh, so why are you here?"
"I wanted to ask if you have any extra tickets. I'd like to exchange some."
"Ah?" It was the first time Zhang Weifang met someone who asked her to exchange tickets. She was a little confused, but she didn't have enough tickets. She usually bought things in the system mall and didn't need tickets.
"Well, I don't have a ticket either, but I have an extra iron pot. Do you want to buy it? No ticket is needed." It was a cold day, and looking at Shi Mingda whose face was red from the cold, Zhang Weifang also wanted to warm others up.
"Really? I'll buy it. Thank you, Comrade Zhang." Shi Mingda was so excited that he almost cried. He just wanted to give it a try, but he didn't expect that there was a ray of hope after a dark period. Zhang Weifang actually had an iron pot at home.
"It's a good thing that you're here today. I have a suitable girl I want to introduce to you." Zhang Weifang struck while the iron was hot and talked about introducing a girl.
"Ah? Thank you, thank you, I do." Shi Mingda was really overjoyed. He didn't expect to solve two problems in one day. His heart was full of gratitude.
Zhang Weifang said something to her leader and took Shi Mingda out. She first took Shi Mingda to Beiguan Village.
On the way, Zhang Weifang introduced Li Zhuanqin's situation:
"Shi Mingda, let me introduce this girl to you. She's a bit stocky, but she has a good character. She speaks softly and gently, and she's gentle on the outside but strong on the inside."
"Well, as long as the girl doesn't dislike me, I have nothing to complain about." Shi Mingda now has 100% trust in Zhang Weifang. Even if the girl she introduces is really ugly, he will not blame her.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at Li Guifang's house. Ma Shulan was cooking beans in the kitchen. Seeing Zhang Weifang come back, she was surprised:
"Weifang, what happened to you back?"
"Mom, this young man's name is Li Mingda. I'm going to let Zhuan Qin meet him."
"Hey, all right, you two go inside first, I'll go get Zhuanqin."
Ma Shulan also thought that there was no hope for Li Zhuanqin, but she didn't expect Zhang Weifang to suddenly come with people.
She excitedly dropped her apron and walked out quickly.
After a while, Li Zhuanqin came back with Ma Shulan. Her parents also came with her. They all hoped that Li Zhuanqin could get married as soon as possible.
A group of people gathered in the kitchen to chat, while Li Zhuanqin and Shi Mingda looked at each other in the house.
The two introduced themselves to each other and then stopped talking. Li Zhuanqin felt a little inferior. She thought the boy probably didn't like her, so she didn't say anything.
Shi Mingda didn't like her at first sight, but when Li Zhuanqin introduced herself, Shi Mingda was stunned. He especially liked this soft and sweet voice, which sounded like a coquettish voice.
Shi Mingda felt his ears were dancing, his mind went blank, and he suddenly forgot what he was going to say.
After waiting for a long time, Li Zhuanqin finally spoke up. She asked softly, "Comrade Shi, don't you like me?"
"Ah? No, no, you are fine, really." Shi Mingda finally came back to his senses. He explained hurriedly, fearing that the girl would misunderstand.
"Let me first tell you about my family situation. I just separated from my family yesterday. There are only me and my eldest brother at home. My eldest brother is mute, but he is very capable. I also have a job. Although we are a little poor now, I will work hard to make sure you live a good life."
"Well, I'm from the countryside and my family is poor. We are all the same. Besides, you are tall and thin, very pretty." Li Zhuanqin blushed as she spoke.
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